Mindustry vs Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureMindustryColobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaC++
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 1,241
First released20172012
ReplacesFactorioCommercial programming games

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no if…

  • Teaches programming
  • Self-buildable
Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no better?

Mindustry is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mindustry and Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no free and open-source?

Yes. Mindustry is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mindustry and Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no: check the project docs for container support.

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